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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 179,751, 247,473.36 and 141,443.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 179,751, 247,473.36 and 141,443.04 is: 194,732.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    179,751 : 247,473.36 = 141,443.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    179,751/247,473.36 = 141,443.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    179,751x = 247,473.36 × 141,443.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    179,751x = 35,003,384,357.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,003,384,357.41/179,751
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,732.63

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